Core Concepts
Individuals with traumatic brain injury face an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, necessitating regular monitoring and preventive measures.
Stats
"Individuals who have encountered TBI, surprisingly even those who are young and in good health with no prior comorbid conditions, face an increased risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes for an extended duration after the initial event."
"TBI may induce alterations in neurobiological processes, which have been reported to be associated with an increased risk for CVD."
"TBI can lead to subsequent behavioral and lifestyle changes that place patients at an elevated risk for both cardiovascular and cognitive dysfunction when compared to the general population of TBI survivors."
Quotes
"This work offers further evidence that individuals with TBI are at an elevated risk of unfavorable cardiovascular outcomes for an extended period following the initial incident; consequently, they should undergo regular monitoring." - Ross Zafonte, DO
"Individuals who have encountered TBI, surprisingly even those who are young and in good health with no prior comorbid conditions, face an increased risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes for an extended duration after the initial event." - Ross Zafonte, DO